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Train timetable info Geneva-Frankfurt am Main

Travel by train from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main. 20 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Geneva at 4h 46m and the last at 19h 20m, allowing you to cover the 480.65 km distance in as little as 6h 04m.

Cheap train tickets Geneva Frankfurt am Main

How much does a train ticket from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main cost?

Save on travel by booking your ticket in advance. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main take?

The journey on a train from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main takes approximately 6h 27m, depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main?

The fastest train between Geneva and Frankfurt am Main completes the journey in 6h 04m.

How many trains run from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main each day?

To travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main, you can take one of the 20 trains that operate on this route every day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Geneva and Frankfurt am Main?

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Geneva and Frankfurt am Main.

What is the distance between Geneva and Frankfurt am Main by train?

The total distance between Geneva and Frankfurt am Main by train is approximately 480.65 km.

What time is the first train from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the Geneva to Frankfurt am Main train at 4h 46m.

What time is the last train from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main?

The last train departs Geneva at 19h 20m.

To leave Geneva, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains shown on this page depart from: GENEVE CORNAVIN.

At Frankfurt am Main, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains on this page terminate at: FRANKFURT AM MAIN HBF.

Which train companies operate trains from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main?

You can complete your journey from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main on a SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB) train.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main?

The price of a Geneva – Frankfurt am Main train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main.

Price of a Geneva – Frankfurt am Main Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Geneva – Frankfurt am Main

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Geneva – Frankfurt am Main Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Geneva to Frankfurt am Main ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Geneva - Frankfurt am Main. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Geneva - Frankfurt am Main

If you're travelling from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Geneva - Frankfurt am Main

To travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Geneva - Frankfurt am Main allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Geneva - Frankfurt am Main

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Geneva to Frankfurt am Main route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

  • Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

    Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.

  • Free Internet on board and in stations

    Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!

  • Enhanced comfort in 1st class

    Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.

  • Transporting your luggage on board the train

    SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.

  • Transporting your bicycle on board the train

    Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.

  • Travelling with your pet

    Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Train timetables Geneva-Frankfurt am Main Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
4h 46m 11h 09m 6h 23m SBB
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 1805
  • Nyon
  • Gland
  • Morges
  • Renens Vd
  • 10 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 509
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Neuchatel
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Grenchen Sud
  • Solothurn
  • Olten
  • 15 min
  • Olten
    SBB 374
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
5h 20m 11h 40m 6h 20m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 707
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Renens Vd
  • 13 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1609
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Neuchatel
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Grenchen Nord
  • Moutier
  • Delemont
  • Laufen
  • Basel Sbb
  • 20 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 74
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
6h 54m 13h 09m 6h 15m SBB
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 2511
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Lausanne
  • Palezieux
  • Romont
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 372
  • Olten
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
7h 05m 13h 09m 6h 04m SBB
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 1809
  • Renens Vd
  • 04 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 513
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Neuchatel
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Solothurn
  • Olten
  • 15 min
  • Olten
    SBB 372
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
7h 20m 13h 40m 6h 20m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 711
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Renens Vd
  • 13 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1613
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Neuchatel
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Grenchen Nord
  • Moutier
  • Delemont
  • Laufen
  • Basel Sbb
  • 20 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 6
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
8h 54m 15h 09m 6h 15m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 2515
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Lausanne
  • Palezieux
  • Romont
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 966
  • Olten
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • 12 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 370
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
9h 20m 15h 40m 6h 20m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 715
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Renens Vd
  • 13 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1617
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Neuchatel
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Grenchen Nord
  • Moutier
  • Delemont
  • Laufen
  • Basel Sbb
  • 20 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 72
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
9h 54m 16h 09m 6h 15m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 2517
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Lausanne
  • Palezieux
  • Romont
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 106
  • Olten
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 596
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
10h 54m 17h 09m 6h 15m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 2519
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Lausanne
  • Palezieux
  • Romont
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 970
  • Olten
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • 11 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 278
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
11h 20m 17h 40m 6h 20m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 719
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Renens Vd
  • 13 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1621
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Neuchatel
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Grenchen Nord
  • Moutier
  • Delemont
  • Laufen
  • Basel Sbb
  • 20 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 4
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
12h 20m 18h 44m 6h 24m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 721
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Renens Vd
  • 13 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1623
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Neuchatel
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Grenchen Nord
  • Moutier
  • Delemont
  • Laufen
  • Basel Sbb
  • 20 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 5320
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Ringsheim Europa-Park
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
12h 54m 19h 09m 6h 15m SBB
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 2523
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Lausanne
  • Palezieux
  • Romont
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 276
  • Olten
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
13h 05m 19h 09m 6h 04m SBB
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 1821
  • Renens Vd
  • 04 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 525
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Neuchatel
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Solothurn
  • Olten
  • 15 min
  • Olten
    SBB 276
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
13h 20m 19h 40m 6h 20m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 723
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Renens Vd
  • 13 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1625
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Neuchatel
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Grenchen Nord
  • Moutier
  • Delemont
  • Laufen
  • Basel Sbb
  • 20 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 70
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
14h 54m 21h 09m 6h 15m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 2527
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Lausanne
  • Palezieux
  • Romont
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 978
  • Olten
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • 12 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 274
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
15h 20m 21h 43m 6h 23m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 727
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Renens Vd
  • 13 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1629
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Neuchatel
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Grenchen Nord
  • Moutier
  • Delemont
  • Laufen
  • Basel Sbb
  • 20 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
15h 54m 22h 09m 6h 15m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 2529
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Lausanne
  • Palezieux
  • Romont
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 100
  • Olten
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 07 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 590
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
16h 54m 23h 08m 6h 14m SBB
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 2531
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Lausanne
  • Palezieux
  • Romont
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Bern
  • 08 min
  • Bern
    SBB 982
  • Olten
  • Liestal
  • Basel Sbb
  • 12 min
  • Basel Sbb
    SBB 272
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
18h 20m 2h 42m 8h 22m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 733
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Renens Vd
  • Lausanne
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Bern
  • Zurich Hb
  • 31 min
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60402
  • Basel Sbb
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
19h 20m 2h 42m 7h 22m SBB, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Geneve Cornavin
    SBB 735
  • Nyon
  • Morges
  • Renens Vd
  • 13 min
  • Renens Vd
    SBB 1637
  • Yverdon-Les-Bains
  • Neuchatel
  • Biel/Bienne
  • Grenchen Nord
  • Moutier
  • Delemont
  • Laufen
  • Basel Sbb
  • 50 min
  • Basel Sbb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 60402
  • Basel Bad Bf
  • Freiburg (Breisgau) Hbf
  • Offenburg
  • Baden-Baden
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf